"A dangerously good time!" —Kwame Mbalia, #1  New York Times  bestselling author “This enchanting world will grab hold and never let go. Triumphant!” —Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of  The Marvellers   Enter the world of Below London, the magical home of monsters, where causing a ruckus is the best thing you can do. Notorious troublemaker Rayleigh Mann has just discovered he’s the son of the infamous Bogey Mann. There’s just one problem: Bogey is missing and Rayleigh is the only one who can find him. But to do so, Rayleigh must travel to Bogey’s world…Below London, where Rayleigh’s penchant for tricks just might help him survive an adventure straight out of his wildest dreams—or perhaps his most terrifying nightmares. With a hilarious voice and endlessly fun magic, the first book in Ciannon Smart’s thrilling middle grade fantasy series is perfect for fans of Nevermoor and The Marvellers. “A richly realized tale.” - Kirkus Reviews "A dangerously good time, readers will unlock new fears and new fun with Rayleigh Mann!" - Kwame Mbalia, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky “Readers, prepare to want to stay in the company of Rayleigh Mann forever. This enchanting world will grab hold and never let go. You’ll never think of monsters the same way again. Triumphant!”   - Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Marvellers “The diversity of monsters from various cultures present in the story is refreshing… Fantastic, frightful fun.” - Kirkus Reviews “In this action-packed fantasy adventure, Smart ( Witches Steeped in Gold ) combines organic-feeling descriptions of eerie London streets with Caribbean folklore to craft a world teeming with ghoulish scares and creepy creatures of the night.” - Publishers Weekly "Smart welcomes every kid who feels a touch monstrous to an underground world where monsters of all types live. What are you ghouls waiting for? Embrace the monster within." - Booklist Praise for Witches Steeped in Gold : "Aglow with detail,  Witches Steeped in Gold  is a thundering waterfall of magic, vengeance and intrigue. Smart spirits the reader straight to the heart of a vivid and perilous world, where power rests in the hands of women and fate turns on the bonds they break and forge." - Samantha Shannon, New York Times & Sunday Times bestselling author of THE BONE SEASON & THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE “A bloody and deadly delight,  Witches Steeped In Gold  puts power into the hands of Black girls — the true, beating heart of magic!” - Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles series “This delightfully delicious tale of witches and magical intrigue will have you reading late into the night.” - Rena Barron, author of Kingdom of Souls Ciannon Smart  lives neither here nor there and writes stories about similar places. Convinced the Bad Guys have received an unfair edit, she’s dedicated her middle grade career to straightening this up. In the Night Things universe, her characters can be found defeating the Really Bad Guys. Usually with awesome weapons. Always with brilliant humor. Humility too. Now, these villains aren’t to be confused with the Really, Really Bad Guys she writes about in her young adult stories, Witches Steeped in Gold and Empress Crowned in Red . When not fighting all caliber of villain, Ciannon Smart sleeps, because defeating evil is an exhausting superpower. You can learn more about her at ciannonsmart.com.